American International at Arizona State preview with USCHO’s Greg Cameron: Game of the Week episode 18

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Arizona State is on the brink of an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament while visiting American International is one of the surprise stories of the season, sitting atop Atlantic Hockey. USCHO.com Arizona State correspondent Greg Cameron joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to preview the weekend series. Saturday’s game is the USCHO Game of the Week.

We also preview No. 7 Denver at No. 4 Minnesota Duluth for a weekend NCHC series, ECAC Hockey single games pitting No. 6 Quinnipiac at No. 20 Union and No. 18 Harvard at No. 11 Clarkson, and a Hockey East home-and-home between No. 13 Providence and No. 10 UMass Lowell.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.

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Following a legacy of championships and legendary coaches, Lake Superior’s Damon Whitten leads a program on the rise: USCHO Spotlight episode 18

Damon Whitten (photo: Lake Superior State)

A program with a history of winning championships and a pantheon of legendary coaches, Lake Superior State is finding success again under head coach Damon Whitten. He talks this year’s Lakers, his mentors along the way, and his approach to coaching and the game. Whitten also looks at the remaining games in the regular season in this conversation with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.

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Northeastern repeats in the Beanpot, UMass Lowell, Bentley keep their streaks alive, York re-ups at BC: Weekend Review episode 18

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Northeastern won its first back-to-back Beanpot since the 80s on Monday (photo: Melissa Wade).

Northeastern won a second consecutive Beanpot for the first time in 35 years, while Harvard improved its PairWise situation with a consolation victory. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also review other games and news of the week, including:

Jerry York’s contract extension at BC;

UMass Lowell’s 10-game unbeaten streak and Bentley’s 11-games;

American International’s continued success;

Ohio State’s lead in the Big Ten;

St. Cloud’s battle back for 5 of 6 NCHC points on the weekend;

Plus, Brown’s upset of Quinnipiac.

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No. 4 Quinnipiac hosts a resurgent Brown on Saturday, a preview with writer Nate Owen: USCHO Game of the Week podcast episode 17

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A Brown team with a couple of big wins under its belt since midseason travels to No. 4 Quinnipiac for a Saturday game with playoff implications in ECAC Hockey. USCHO ECAC correspondent Nate Owen joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a preview.

Jim and Ed also preview other big games around the country this weekend, including No. 9 Clarkson at No. 10 Cornell, No. 2 UMass at No. 15 UMass Lowell, a full slate in the Big Ten, Colorado College at No. 1 St. Cloud, American International at Army, the Governor’s Cup at stake between Alaska Anchorage and Alaska, and, of course, the Beanpot.

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Boston College ends the non-conference slump, Northeastern goes for two, the PairWise bubble, and how about Bentley: USCHO Weekend Review episode 17

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Boston College ended its 25-game non-conference slump by downing Harvard, 2-1, in the first round of the 2019 Beanpot (photo: Melissa Wade).

A later-in-the-week edition of USCHO Spotlight allows us to look back at the first round of the Beanpot, in which Boston College ended its streak of 25 non-conference losses, and Northeastern has given itself a chance for a second straight title.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also look at who’s on the bubble and who’s relatively safe in the PairWise Rankings, a look at Arizona State and the Sun Devils’ post-season prospects, Bentley’s nation-leading unbeaten streak, and American International’s lead in Atlantic Hockey.

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Coach of a truly international team, American International’s Eric Lang looks at this year’s Yellow Jackets: USCHO Spotlight episode 17

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Eric Lang’s American International Yellow Jackets stand atop Atlantic Hockey with four league games left on the schedule (photo: Driscoll Photography).

One of the great stories of the 2018-19 college hockey season is American International’s success under third-year head coach Eric Lang. The Yellow Jackets are in first place in Atlantic Hockey with four regular-season conference games left. Hosts Jim Connelly  and Ed Trefzger talk with Lang about this year’s team, recruiting talent from both North America and Europe, playing at an AHL facility, and why AIC is such a good third-period team.

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Northeastern vs. Boston University Beanpot preview with Huskies coach Jim Madigan: USCHO Game of the Week episode 16

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Defending champion No. 12 Northeastern takes on Boston University in the semifinal round of the 2019 Beanpot on Monday. Huskies coach Jim Madigan talks about the tournament and where his team is now with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger.

Jim and Ed also preview other top match ups around the country this weekend, including No. 11 Notre Dame at No. 4 Ohio State, North Dakota at No. 7 Denver, No. 5 Quinnipiac at No. 10 Clarkson, and No. 13 Cornell at No. 18 Union.

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Harvard’s Ted Donato talks this year’s Crimson, recruiting, typical week, Beanpot: USCHO Spotlight episode 16

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Harvard’s Ted Donato (photo: Melissa Wade)

Harvard head coach Ted Donato is in his 15th season at his alma mater. He sat down with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about this year’s Crimson, recruiting, what a typical week is like for a Harvard player, and to preview the 2019 Beanpot.

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Why replay isn’t always the answer, more losses among top four teams, tight conference races: Weekend Review episode 16

25 Jan 19: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host the University of Wisconsin Badgers in B1G matchup at 3M at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, MN. (Jim Rosvold)
25 Jan 19: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host the University of Wisconsin Badgers in B1G matchup at 3M at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, MN. (Jim Rosvold)
A weekend split between Wisconsin and Minnesota helped keep standings tight in the Big Ten (photo: Jim Rosvold).

An injury to a player for No. 20 North Dakota that didn’t draw a penalty on No. 1 St. Cloud drew the ire of many on Friday, but the vantage point of properly positioned officials and limitations on how replay can be used explain why there wasn’t a call. Hosts Jim Connelly (@JimmyConnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) delve into the issue and discuss some ways to improve the process.

Besides the split between the Fighting Hawks and Huskies, No. 2 UMass split with Maine, which may help the Black Bears cement a Hockey East playoff spot, and No. 13 Western Michigan made a statement by sweeping No. 4 Denver.

It was a good weekend for No. 14 Providence in a sweep of No. 8 Northeastern in a home-and-home series.

No. 17 Arizona State’s PairWise volatility points to its need to win to make the NCAA tournament.

Plus: a quick look at bunched up standings across the six conferences.

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Fighting for Folgs, a day capped off by American International at Mercyhurst: USCHO Game of the Week episode 15

While Saturday’s game between Mercyhurst and American International is half of a weekend series with playoff seeds in the forefront, it’s more significant because it’s part of a day called “Fighting for Folgs.”

Longtime hockey equipment manager and athletic trainer Mike Folga, affectionately known as “Folgs,” is battling cancer. Folga, who has held roles in the NHL, with Team USA, and other professional hockey jobs, is being recognized during a day of events aimed at raising support for him and his family, as well as for the American Cancer Society.

Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin previews the games and shares heartfelt thoughts about Folga with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger.

Those wishing to contribute can find out more at: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/alumni/fighting-folgs

Jim and Ed also preview other top match ups around the country this weekend.

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Clarkson’s Casey Jones talks this year’s team, approach to game and recruiting, eight-game streak: USCHO Spotlight episode 15

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Clarkson has the current best winning streak in the nation, going back to a win over arch rival St. Lawrence on December 8, a run that includes four wins over teams in the USCHO.com men’s division I poll. Golden Knights coach Casey Jones talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about this year’s team, the current streak, Clarkson’s approach to the game and recruiting, and what it takes to keep the momentum going, including games this weekend at Harvard and Dartmouth.

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Weather impacts games inside and out, streaks end and extend: USCHO Weekend Review episode 15

Brett Larson 2019 January 18 St. Cloud State University hosts Western Michigan in a NCHC contest at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center (Bradley K. Olson)
Brett Larson 2019 January 18 St. Cloud State University hosts Western Michigan in a NCHC contest at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center (Bradley K. Olson)
Brett Larson’s St. Cloud Huskies ended Western Michigan’s 10-game unbeaten streak with a weekend sweep (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back at a weekend that had a 15-below zero outdoor game and teams stranded by storms east and west. Also:

Ohio State’s sweep of Penn State and Michigan State’s first sweep of Minnesota since the 1970s;

The end to streaks by Western Michigan (at the hands of St. Cloud) and Lake Superior (who split with Minnesota State);

Clarkson’s eight-game winning streak;

The home-and-home split with UMass and Northeastern;

And American International’s four-point lead in Atlantic Hockey.

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Colorado College at Denver preview with Pioneers assistant Dallas Ferguson: USCHO Game of the Week episode 14

Filip Larsson of Denver, Providence at Denver at Magness Arena, Nov. 24, 2018 (Candace Horgan)

Filip Larsson of Denver, Providence at Denver at Magness Arena, Nov. 24, 2018 (Candace Horgan)
Denver hosts Colorado College Saturday in the second of four NCHC games this season (photo: Candace Horgan).
This weekend is the first two of four games this season between Denver and Colorado College, a series that determines the winner of the Battle for the Gold Pan. Denver assistant coach Dallas Ferguson joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a look at the No. 3 Pioneers, a pre-scout of the Tigers, and some thoughts on the rivalry and the NCHC.Jim and Ed also look ahead to other games, including:No. 10 Western Michigan at No. 2 St. Cloud;No. 8 Northeastern home-and-home with No. 1 UMass;No. 18 Lake Superior at No. 6 Minnesota State;No. 4 Ohio State at No. 13 Penn State.This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, in your favorite podcast app, or on Spreaker.[spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=16743202″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”false” ]Sponsor this podcast! Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/USCHOGameoftheWeek for details.

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Minnesota’s Bob Motzko talks this year’s Gophers, Big Ten, World Juniors: USCHO Spotlight episode 14

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6 Oct 18: Bob Motzko (Minnesota - Head Coach). The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers play against the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, MN. (Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota)
Bob Motzko’s Gophers are “turning the corner” in his first season as Minnesota head coach (photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota).

After 13 seasons as head coach at his alma mater St. Cloud State, Bob Motzko is in his first season behind the Minnesota bench. Host Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger caught up with Motzko after the Gophers swept Notre Dame on the road to talk about this year’s team, the Big Ten, the spotlight that shines on the coach of a high-profile program, and his thoughts on this year’s USA World Juniors team.

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Seven top-10 teams fall in weekend play, standings get tighter: USCHO Weekend Review episode 14

The Boston College Eagles defeated the visiting Providence College Friars 4-2 (EN) on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Kelley Rink in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Melissa Wade)
The Boston College Eagles defeated the visiting Providence College Friars 4-2 (EN) on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Kelley Rink in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Melissa Wade)
Boston College defeated visiting No. 7 Providence on Friday, adding the Friars to a list of six top-10 teams to suffer losses over the weekend (photo: Melissa Wade).

Seven of the top 10 teams in the USCHO men’s NCAA division I poll saw losses over the weekend. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look at some key results from the past week and survey standings among the six conferences.

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St. Cloud State at Minnesota Duluth preview: USCHO Game of the Week episode 13

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5 Apr 18: The University of Minnesota Duluth plays against the Ohio State University in a national semifinal of the the 2018 NCAA Division 1 Men's Frozen Four at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. (Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com)
Defending champion Minnesota Duluth hosts St. Cloud State this weekend as USCHO’s Game of the Week (photo: Jim Rosvold).

No. 1 St. Cloud State visits No. 5 Minnesota Duluth in a weekend series, the first two of four regular-season NCHC contests between the two. Bulldogs radio voice Bruce Ciskie of KDAL in Duluth joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a preview.

Jim and Ed also look ahead to:

No. 20 Miami at No. 14 Western Michigan in a pair of NCHC games;

No. 15 Union at No. 16 Clarkson;

No. 10 Bowling Green at Michigan Tech;

And a trio of Big Ten games, among others.

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College Hockey Inc. in the spotlight with Nate Ewell: USCHO Spotlight episode 13

Nate Ewell (photo: College Hockey Inc.)

Over the past decade, College Hockey Inc. has worked with Division I’s six commissioners, as well as coaches and athletic departments of the sport’s 60 programs, to raise the profile of college hockey and to attract elite players to the college route. College Hockey Inc. deputy executive director Nate Ewell joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the organization’s successes and the continuing growth in the number of former college players in the NHL.

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A weekend of upsets starts 2019, silver for USA: Weekend Update episode 13

Canisius players celebrate a goal by David Parrottino (9 - Canisius) (2019 Omar Phillips)
Canisius players celebrate a goal by David Parrottino (9 - Canisius) (2019 Omar Phillips)
David Parrottino and the Canisius Golden Griffins celebrated a weekend sweep of North Dakota (photo: Omar Phillips).

If ever there were an indication of the parity now in NCAA D-I men’s hockey, it was this past weekend’s slew of upsets, with several top teams losing, including St. Cloud, UMass, and Quinnipiac, as well as a weekend sweep of North Dakota by Canisius, putting the Fighting Hawks’ at-large postseason prospects at risk.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also look at USA’s silver medal in the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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Miami at Providence preview with RedHawks coach Rico Blasi: USCHO Game of the Week episode 12

Enrico Blasi 2017 Nov. 11 The University of North Dakota hosts Miami of Ohio in a NCHC matchup at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND (Bradley K. Olson)
Enrico Blasi 2017 Nov. 11 The University of North Dakota hosts Miami of Ohio in a NCHC matchup at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND (Bradley K. Olson)
Enrico Blasi’s Miami Redhawks travel to Providence for a pair of games this weekend. (File photo: Bradley K. Olson)

The first USCHO.com Game of the Week for 2019 is Miami’s Saturday game at Providence, the second of a weekend non-conference series. RedHawks coach Rico Blasi previews the matchup.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also look ahead to some other key contests:

No. 1 St. Cloud faces No. 14 Union, while Brown takes on host Robert Morris in the Three Rivers Classic;

The Ice Vegas Invitational features No. 17 Western Michigan vs. Connecticut and St. Lawrence vs. Air Force;

Boston College looks to snap its long non-conference winless streak in a pair at No. 15 Arizona State;

Plus match ups in ECAC Hockey, the Big Ten, and the WCHA.

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World Juniors update with NHL Network analyst Dave Starman: USCHO Spotlight episode 12

Team USA has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by NHL Network analyst Dave Starman with a look back at the opening round and a look ahead to what’s in store for coach Mike Hastings’ squad.

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